as in excellent
of the very best kind
gourmet chefs who insist on top-of-the-line cookware and are willing to pay for it
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From state-of-the-art TVs to cutting-edge smartphones, score top-of-the-line tech gear at some of the year’s lowest prices during Samsung’s sale.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
And during the Black Friday Sale, The Home Depot has some of the best markdowns on midrange and top-of-the-line tools and equipment that would originally set you back quite a bit.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Washington has also curbed exports of top-of-the-line chipmaking equipment produced by the Netherlands' ASML, citing the potential for high-end chips to fuel China's military advances.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
To one side is the sleek chef’s kitchen, equipped with a dumbwaiter and top-of-the-line appliances by Wolf and Miele.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
And during the Black Friday Sale, The Home Depot has some of the best markdowns on midrange and top-of-the-line tools and equipment that would originally set you back quite a bit.
—Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Washington has also curbed exports of top-of-the-line chipmaking equipment produced by the Netherlands' ASML, citing the potential for high-end chips to fuel China's military advances.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
To one side is the sleek chef’s kitchen, equipped with a dumbwaiter and top-of-the-line appliances by Wolf and Miele.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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With its combination of skilled professionals, advanced technology, and affordability, Turkey—and Vera Clinic in particular—is an excellent choice for anyone seeking exceptional hair restoration results.William Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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To the east of Guadalupe, the Canton de Marie-Galante is an authentic island with beautiful beaches, delightful restaurants, wildland hikes, and some really terrific rum distilleries.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The endlessly charming ensemble has really jelled together and bonded with the material, making for terrific chemistry and energy.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Shuttles will transport you to other nearby attractions like Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve which, in addition to being a popular golf course, has an awesome cave and nature walk that little and big kids will love.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Human individual rights and protecting them are awesome, too.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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My first, and yes, highly important, finding was that the bag is indeed beautiful (its appearance alone makes the Amtrak Northeast Regional feel a bit more Orient Express).Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Singing in Spanish, too, was really beautiful, because the words are so powerful.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Poor air quality from wildfires, vehicle exhaust, factories, and other sources takes a toll on lung health—but mounting research suggests that breathing unhealthy air can also put people at a greater risk of developing autoimmune diseases.Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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His best-selling 2019 memoir Me and Furnish’s 1995 documentary about him, Tantrums & Tiaras, reveal a willingness to let people see the less fabulous side of Elton John.Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Not only does this new brand of luxury laundry detergent clean dirty clothes, but the sleek modern bottle looks fabulous on any laundry room shelf.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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